Test Details
Mnemonic
CALB
Ordering Code
3008115
CPT-4 Code(s)
82042
Specimen Information
Collect
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Specimen Preparation
Send 1.0 mL Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in a screw capped plastic vial.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Contaminated or hemolyzed specimens
Stability
Room temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Undetermined
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Undetermined
Methodology
Nephelometry
Reference Range
0 - 35 mg/dL
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes